Cub Cadet RT65 Serie Manual Del Operador página 8

Setting The Depth
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which
can be adjusted to five different settings. Adjust the
side shields as you adjust the depth stake.
WARNING! Be certain spark plug wire is
disconnected and grounded against the
engine when performing any
adjustments.
1. When using the tiller for the first time, use the
second adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling
depth). See Figure 3-4.
Depth Stake
Cotter Pin
Clevis Pin
Figure 3-4
2. When breaking up sod and for shallow
cultivation, use the setting which gives 1" of
tilling depth (second hole from the top). Place
the side shields in their lowest position. See
Figure 3-5.
Side Shield
Figure 3-5
3. For further depth, raise the depth stake and
side shields and also make one or two more
passes over the area.
4. When tilling loose soil, the depth stake may be
raised to its highest position (use the bottom
adjustment hole) to give the deepest tilling
depth. Raise the side shields to their highest
position.
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5. To transport the tiller, lower the depth stake
and use the top adjustment hole.
6. To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis
pin and cotter pin. Move the depth stake to
the desired setting and secure with the clevis
pin and cotter pin. See Figure 3-4.
7. To adjust the side shields, remove the wing
nuts. Move the side shield to the desired
position and replace the wing nuts. Tighten
securely. See Figure 3-5.
Operating the Tiller
1. Select the depth stake setting.
2. Start the engine as instructed on the previous
page.
3. Move the gear selection handle to one of the
forward modes or reverse.
Transport
1"
3"
5"
7"
4. To shift into forward wheels and tine drive,
push forward slightly on the gear selection
handle and slowly engage the clutch control
allowing the gears to synchronize. To stop
forward movement and tine drive, release
the clutch control. Do not shift gears with the
clutch control engaged except when engaging
the tines.
NOTE: Use the reverse tine drive when tilling
virgin ground, sod, or hard soil. Use the
forward tine drive when cultivating or tilling
soft ground.
Use This Hole for
5. Squeeze the clutch handle against the handle
Lowest/Shallowest
Position
to engage the wheels and tines.
NOTE: Make certain the gear selection
indicator is correctly positioned before
engaging the clutch handle. If it is between
the gears, the engine will stall.
6. To transport the tiller, do not engage the tines.
Select the wheel drive only.
Wing Nut
Use this Hole for
Highest/Deepest
Position
7. For best results, it is recommended the garden
be tilled twice (lengthwise, then width-wise)
to pulverize the soil.
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WARNING! Do not move the gear
selection handle with the wheels or tines
engaged. Make certain the tiller is
stopped completely before changing the
gear selection. A partial engagement
may be necessary when engaging tines.
WARNING! Do not push down on the
handles so that the wheels are lifted off
the ground while using the tine drive, or
the tiller could move backward and cause
personal injury.